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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Railed</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/railed.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/27-39.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/railed.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Railed</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/r/rail.htm" title="Rail">◄</a> Railed <a href="/topical/r/railer.htm" title="Railer">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "railed" in the context of the Bible refers to the act of speaking abusively or insultingly. It is often associated with mockery, scorn, or blasphemy, particularly directed towards God, His servants, or sacred matters. This behavior is condemned in Scripture as it reflects a heart of disrespect and rebellion against divine authority.<br><br><b>Biblical Instances:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">2 Kings 19:22</a> :</b> "Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!" This verse captures the essence of railing against God, as it describes the Assyrian king's blasphemous attitude towards the God of Israel. The act of railing here is seen as a direct affront to God's holiness and sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-40</a> :</b> "And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, 'You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!'" In this passage, the onlookers at Jesus' crucifixion railed against Him, mocking His claims and divine mission. This act of railing is portrayed as a fulfillment of prophecy and a demonstration of human unbelief and hardness of heart.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> :</b> "When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly." Here, the Apostle Peter highlights Jesus' response to being railed against. Despite the insults and abuse, Jesus exemplified patience and trust in God's righteous judgment, setting a model for believers to follow.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>Railing is more than just harsh words; it is indicative of a deeper spiritual issue. It reveals a heart that is resistant to God's truth and authority. In the biblical worldview, words are powerful and reflect the condition of the heart (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a>). Therefore, railing is not merely a social faux pas but a sin that requires repentance and transformation through the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Considerations:</b><br><br>From a moral standpoint, railing is contrary to the Christian virtues of love, kindness, and respect. Believers are called to speak words that edify and build up others (<a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a>). The act of railing is antithetical to the command to love one's neighbor and to honor God with one's speech.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>Christians are encouraged to guard their tongues and to avoid participating in or condoning railing. Instead, they are to follow the example of Christ, who responded to insults with grace and forgiveness. This involves cultivating a heart that is aligned with God's will and seeking to reflect His character in all interactions.<br><br>In summary, railing is a serious offense in the biblical context, reflecting a heart that is opposed to God's ways. It is condemned in Scripture and serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's speech with the values of the Kingdom of God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Rail.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/barton/his_life/the_crucifixion.htm"><span class="l">The Crucifixion.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on him, wagging their heads, and saying, "Thou that<br> destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the crucifixion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/cxxxiii_the_crucifixion_2.htm"><span class="l">The Crucifixion.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [The scene had an awful fascination which they could not resist.] ^a 39 And they<br> that passed by [Jesus was evidently crucified near the highway] <b>railed</b> on him <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxiii the crucifixion 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_gospel_of_peter/synoptical_table.htm"><span class="l">Synoptical Table</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Mark. 29 And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on him, wagging their heads, and saying,<br> Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of peter/synoptical table.htm</font><p><a href="/library/regester/the_worship_of_the_church/arrangement_and_furniture_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Arrangement and Furniture of the Church</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the Holy Eucharist is celebrated. It is raised several steps above the<br> level of the choir and is <b>railed</b> in. Covering the Altar is <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../regester/the worship of the church/arrangement and furniture of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/men_of_the_bible/vii_the_penitent_thief.htm"><span class="l">The Penitent Thief</span></a> <br><b>...</b> under conviction: "And one of the malefactors which were hanged <b>railed</b> on<br> Him, saying, If thou be Christ, save Thyself and us. But <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/moody/men of the bible/vii the penitent thief.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mark/jesus_of_nazareth_a_biography/chapter_xv_crucified_dead_and.htm"><span class="l">Crucified, Dead and Buried</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, "And he was numbered with the<br> transgressors." And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on him, wagging their heads, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter xv crucified dead and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/erdman/the_gospel_of_luke_an_exposition/i_the_penitent_thief_ch.htm"><span class="l">The Penitent Thief. Ch. 23:39-43</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHS. 22 TO 24 I. The Penitent Thief. Ch. 23:39-43. 39 And one of the malefactors<br> that were hanged <b>railed</b> on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/i the penitent thief ch.htm</font><p><a href="/library/roberston/sketches_of_church_history_from_ad_33_to_the_reformation/chapter_xviii_christian_worship.htm"><span class="l">Christian Worship,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> At the upper end of the nave, a place called the "Choir" was <b>railed</b> in for the singers;<br> and then, last of all, came the raised part or "chancel", which has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xviii christian worship.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/the_death_which_gives_life.htm"><span class="l">The Death which Gives Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on Him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, Thou<br> that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, 30. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the death which gives life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_15_21-32_christ_crucified.htm"><span class="l">Christ Crucified</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And with Him they crucify two robbers; one on His right hand, and one on His left.<br> And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on Him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 15 21-32 christ crucified.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/railed.htm"><span class="l"><b>Railed</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (imp. & pp) of Rail. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Railed</b> (6 Occurrences). Matthew<br> 27:39 And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on him, wagging their heads, (ASV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/railed.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rail.htm"><span class="l">Rail (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in the Old Testament as the translation of charaph (2 Chronicles 32:17, "letters<br> to rail on Yahweh"), and of `it (1 Samuel 25:14, of Nabal, "he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rail.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/railer.htm"><span class="l">Railer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in the Old Testament as the translation of charaph (2 Chronicles 32:17, "letters<br> to rail on Yahweh"), and of `it (1 Samuel 25:14, of Nabal, "he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/railer.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/railing.htm"><span class="l">Railing (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in the Old Testament as the translation of charaph (2 Chronicles 32:17, "letters<br> to rail on Yahweh"), and of `it (1 Samuel 25:14, of Nabal, "he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/railing.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nabal's.htm"><span class="l">Nabal's (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "Behold, David sent<br> messengers out of the wilderness to Greet our master; and he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nabal's.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/insults.htm"><span class="l">Insults (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "Behold, David sent<br> messengers out of the wilderness to Greet our master; and he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insults.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flew.htm"><span class="l">Flew (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent<br> messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he <b>railed</b> at them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flew.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/destroyest.htm"><span class="l">Destroyest (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 15:29 And they that passed by <b>railed</b> on him, wagging their heads, and saying,<br> Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, (KJV ASV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/destroyest.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malefactors.htm"><span class="l">Malefactors (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged <b>railed</b><br> on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malefactors.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/eugenics-Bible.html">Does the Bible support eugenics? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/intertestamental-period.html">What happened in the intertestamental period? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Chrysostom.html">Who was John Chrysostom? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/railed.htm">Railed: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Railed (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39</a></span><br />And they that passed by <span class="boldtext">railed</span> on him, wagging their heads,<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29</a></span><br />And they that passed by <span class="boldtext">railed</span> on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Luke 23:39</a></span><br />And one of the malefactors which were hanged <span class="boldtext">railed</span> on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/9-28.htm">John 9:28</a></span><br />Then they <span class="boldtext">railed</span> at him, and said, "You are that man's disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12</a></span><br />and labour, working with our own hands. <span class="boldtext">Railed</span> at, we bless; persecuted, we suffer it;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14</a></span><br />But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to Greet our master; and he <span class="boldtext">railed</span> at them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/railed.htm">Railed</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lewd.htm">Lewd (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/whoremonger.htm">Whoremonger (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fornicator.htm">Fornicator (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/railed.htm">Railed (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rail.htm">Rail (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/railing.htm">Railing (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/railers.htm">Railers (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/company.htm">Company (287 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/written.htm">Written (323 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/rail.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Rail"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Rail" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/railer.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Railer"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Railer" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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